Peterson (surname)

Peterson
Pronunciation/ˈpiːtərsən/ PEE-tər-sən
Origin
Word/nameNordic
Meaning"son of Peter"
Region of originSwedish/Danish
Other names
Variant form(s)Pederson, Petersen

Peterson/Petersen[1] is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Peter." The given name Peter is derived from the Greek πέτρος (petros), meaning "rock" or "stone," and has been a popular name choice throughout history due to the Christian apostle Peter. The surname is most commonly found in European countries such as Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Holland, and Brussels in the northwestern region.[2] There are an estimated 700 variant spellings of the surname.[3] The form Peterson may also have arisen from Danish Pedersen or Petersen with a change of spelling commonly applied by Danish immigrants to English-speaking countries. On another note, the surname Peterson is native to Sweden; therefore, Peterson is the correct spelling from that country.

  1. ^ Petersen, Zack (2022-04-13). "Zack Petersen". Authors group. doi:10.1287/6db7fa91-e63b-4c60-99d3-cd42daffb892. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
  2. ^ "The Last Name Peterson, Its Meaning and Origin". thoughtco.com. Retrieved 2018-07-21.
  3. ^ "Surname: Peterson". surnamedb.com. Retrieved 2008-02-11.